Christmas in the Square (Frisco)

Interlochen Lights Display (Arlington)

What: Interlochen Christmas Lights Displays. One of the largest holiday light displays in north Texas comes to life when more than 200 Interlochen homeowners dress up their homes and lawns with Christmas lights and an assortment of holiday-themed displays.

When: Saturday, December 16 through December 25, 2011 until 11:30 p.m.

Where: Arlington

Cost: It's a free drive-through display

Directions:

• From Interstate 30E: Take the Fielder Road Exit and go south to Randol Mill Road. Turn right on Randol Mill and follow it to Westwood Drive.
• From Interstate 30W: Take the Eastchase Parkway Exit, turn east on Meadowbrook Boulevard to Randol Mill Road, then right on Randol Mill Road to Westwood Drive.

Farmers Branch Tour of Lights

When: November 25 to December 31, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Where: Tour starts at Valley View Lane and I-35. Follow the candy cane signs.

Cost: It's a free drive-through display.

Christmas Tree Lighting event is December 3, 2011 at 7 p.m. at Farmers Branch Historial Park, 2540 Farmers Branch Lane. Fireworks, snow hill, Santa and more.

Holiday in the Park (Six Flags Over Texas)

What: Holiday in the Park celebrates the most wonderful time of the year at Six Flags Over Texas. From more than a million twinkling lights, holiday shows, toasty campfires, delicious hot cocoa and your favorite rides to the nearly 60 foot Holiday Tree of Trees, Santa Land and Santa Claus. Special moments and fun await you at North Texas' largest holiday festival where there is something magical for everyone.

When: November 25, 2011 through January 2, 2012

Where: Six Flags Over Texas, 2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington, TX 76011. 817-640-8900. Located near I-30 and Highway 360.

Cost: This is more than a holiday lighting display so there's an admission charge. At the Main Gate Adult: $54.99, Children: $34.99, Online $29.69.

Sundance Square Parade of Lights (Fort Worth)

What: The 2011 Sundance Square Parade of Lights. Held each year in downtown Fort Worth, the Sundance Square Parade of Lights features over 100 illuminated entries, Cowboy Santas, marching bands, antique cars and more. This year's parade theme, "Unwrap the Magic," will feature even more professional floats, as well as our wonderful array of community-based units of all shapes and sizes. Street seats are available for a fee but there are also plenty of free viewing areas available.

When: The parade starts at 6 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2011.

Where: The parade route runs from Belknap Street to Commerce Street, around 6th Street to Houston Street and up to Weatherford.

Cost: Free

Deerfield (Plano)

Kessler Park in Dallas

This is a wonderful neighborhood to view holiday lights.

Directions: From downtown Dallas: go West on I-30. Take the Sylvan exit – turn left (south) on Sylvan. Travel about a half a mile on Sylvan to Colorado – go right (west) on Colorado. Travel another half mile on Colorado to the intersection of Colorado and Lausanne. Look for a big traffic triangle at that intersection with five large trees.

Cost: It's a free drive-through display.

Highland Park (Dallas)

What: Highland Park is the premier neighborhood for viewing holiday lights in Dallas.

Where: The best place to enter is at Armstrong Parkway and Preston Road. The homes are beautifully (and professional) dressed for the holidays. The area is bordered by Preston on the east side, Mockingbird to the north, the Dallas North Tollway to the west, and Armstrong Parkway for an entrance. There are a number of carriage services available for viewing the spectacular lights.

Cost: Free to drive through. Carriage rides are available for a fee.

Prairie Lights

What: Prarie Lights is a two mile stretch of decorations and festive fun featuring over 4 million lights, hundreds of new displays, an all-new Holiday Magic light show, new walk-through lighted displays, pictures with Santa, seasonal food and family fun. About halfway through the drive, Holiday Village has Santa, carnival rides (rides are included with the cost of admission), snacks, and souvenirs. Cars with up to eight people in them cost $15 Mon-Thu, $20 Fri-Sun and holidays. Limos and buses cost more.

When: Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve each year

Where: Lynn Creek Park is at 5700 Lake Ridge Parkway in Grand Prairie. Take I-30 or I-20 to 360 and go south. Make a left of Camp Wisdom Road and a right on Lake Ridge Parkway.